Assistant Head of Primary - January 2027

GEMS Education
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Relationship building","Ethics","Safeguarding"]

Lead the day-to-day and strategic management of the Primary school in collaboration with the Principal and Head of Primary. Drive curriculum leadership, monitoring and evaluation, and high-quality teaching across subjects and phases while upholding behavior, safeguarding, and pastoral care standards. Manage staff performance and professional development, oversee budgets and resources, and partner with parents to support student needs and achievement in line with the school’s vision and GEMS Core Values.

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Assistant Head of Primary - January 2027

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Job Summary

Lead the day-to-day and strategic management of the Primary school in collaboration with the Principal and Head of Primary. Drive curriculum leadership, monitoring and evaluation, and high-quality teaching across subjects and phases while upholding behavior, safeguarding, and pastoral care standards. Manage staff performance and professional development, oversee budgets and resources, and partner with parents to support student needs and achievement in line with the school’s vision and GEMS Core Values.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support the school’s vision and mission by overseeing policies, academic standards, and pastoral support for the Primary school.
  • •Track progress and manage curriculum planning, behavior for learning, and communication with parents to promote the school’s realization of its vision.
  • •Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence defined in the GEMS Core Values.
  • •Implement monitoring, evaluation, and improvement strategies to ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
  • •Manage staff and student wellbeing, including safeguarding, risk mitigation, performance management, and professional development.

Key Requirements

  • •Fully certified teacher with a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
  • •Minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching within a British Curriculum Secondary School.
  • •Highly experienced in the National Curriculum for England.
  • •Proven leadership and communication abilities with effective people development experience.
  • •Minimum IELTS 6 or equivalent may be required.
Experience:5+ yearsBritish CurriculumEducation
Education:Bachelor's in B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE (equivalent)
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationRelationship buildingEthicsSafeguarding

Company Brief

GEMS Education
GEMS Education is a Dubai-based global operator of private K–12 schools, running a large network of international schools and education services focused on delivering curriculum, teacher development, and student innovation programmes worldwide.
Industry: Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Private Equity Backed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2000
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